Archive for October, 2012
Why the Yankees Are About to Enter Entirely New Era in »
Right now, everyone wants to know what the New York Yankees are going to do next.Will they trade Alex Rodriguez? Will they let Nick Swisher go? Will Andy Pettitte retire? Will Mariano Rivera retire? Will they make any big free-agent signings to ensure that they never experience an embarrassment like the 2012 postseason again?These are all good [...]
New York Yankees: Latest Buzz and Rumors Surrounding »
It wasn't exactly the 'bang' that the Bronx Bombers were hoping to go out with, losing four straight to the Detroit Tigers.In fact, it sounded more like a 'crunch'. But whether that was the sound of Jeter's ankle or of an organization crumbling under expectations is for the fans to decide. Going out with a bad taste in their mouth, it will be a [...]
5 Most Important Offseason Decisions for the New York »
The New York Yankees have already made one of their biggest offseason decisions when they picked up the 2013 option for center fielder Curtis Granderson. Granderson struggled in the postseason, going 3-for-30 with 16 strikeouts and just one homer and one RBI. He was particularly unproductive against the Detroit Tigers in the American League [...]
New York Yankees: Backup Closer Options If Mariano »
In 2012, the New York Yankees were without the services of Mariano Rivera for most of the year.Now, heading into 2013, they may be faced with the realization of finding his replacement.Andrew Marchand of ESPN reported that he talked to Yankees GM Brian Cashman and he does not know whether or not his closer will return to the mound for one more [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Ichiro Suzuki Looking to Return »
The New York Yankees know right field is on their list of things to do this winter.They might already have an in-house option before free agency kicks off.According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Ichiro Suzuki is looking to come back and play for the Bombers in 2013.Sherman said a friend close to the Japanese star said that he loved playing [...]
The New York Yankees’ 10 Most Painful Postseason »
Few would argue the point that the Yankees are the most successful franchise in the history of American professional sports. In the past century, they’ve won 27 World Championships and 40 American League Pennants, while making the postseason 51 times. But where there are legendary victories, unfathomable comebacks and series-clinching home [...]
10 Top Infield Free Agent, Trade Options for New York »
Presently, the left side of the New York Yankees infield consists of two giant question marks.At third base, there's some uncertainty as to whether veteran slugger Alex Rodriguez will be back in 2013 after his bat went missing in the postseason. Even if he is back in New York next season, the Yankees have no idea what to expect out of A-Rod at his [...]
4 Bold Predictions for the New York Yankees’ »
The New York Yankees' 2012 season came to an abrupt end when the team was knocked off by the suddenly hot Detroit Tigers in the ALCS.The offense struggled, and the pitching couldn't hold up against a tough lineup that seemed to click at just the right time.Where do the Yankees go now? Derek Jeter's injury leaves a cloud of uncertainty over the [...]
Biggest Trade Disasters in New York Yankees History »
As the New York Yankees enter another long offseason without a World Series title, fans and the media will clamor for Brian Cashman to make trades to put the team over the top. But it's important to keep in mind that not all trades improve the team, and trading prospects for established veterans does not always work out.Here are five of the worst [...]
New York Yankee: 5 Players Who Might Be Replaced This »
In spring training, the majority of the baseball landscape would co-sign for a season that ended in the American League Championship Series. To be one of the four remaining teams in the league is without a doubt a dubious distinction. But when a season that had so much promise became a traveling circus in a New York minute, we all knew [...]